DIALECT COACH

simple choreography for your mouth--even if it has two left feet!

VOICE

SPEECH & DICTION

REGIONAL DIALECTS

FOREIGN ACCENTS

PERIOD PIECES

ACCENT REDUCTION

Looking to make your next production more authentic? More believable? I've worked with hundreds of actors, and would love to work with you! My approach is simple, tangible, and FUN!! It incorporates what the actor sees and feels—rather than solely focusing on what the actor hears and imitates (often inaccurately). I do not use the confusing abstract concepts many speech methods do. Principles are learned physically rather than memorized mentally. This ensures improved intelligibility, retention, consistency, and believability, as well as expanded acting choices—something you just can’t get from listening alone! I'd love to work with you on your next acting or public speaking project, assist you in mastering multiple accents/dialects, or just help you improve your overall speech!

COACHING OPTIONS

Coaching sessions are currently offered via FaceTime, Skype or Google Hangouts, or in person in Los Angeles (workshops offered elsewhere on occasion).

INDIVIDUAL ACTORS

Private one-on-one coaching for individual actors offered on a short-term or ongoing basis. Learn one or more accents/dialects.

PRIVATE COACHING OPTIONS:

SKIM AN ACCENT/DIALECT: 1 session

Need lightning fast assistance? Have a last minute audition? Got a role with only a couple lines? With the Skim Option, you'll learn only the accent/dialect vocal changes needed for your specific script. The goal is for you to sound as believable as possible when speaking your scripted lines.

LEARN AN ACCENT/DIALECT: 2 - 4 sessions

Need to prepare for an upcoming audition or role requiring an accent or dialect? With the Learn Option, you'll incorporate the accent/dialect's "leading action" into your muscle memory to ensure consistency. We'll cover all the vocal changes for the accent/dialect in case you need to improvise in character. As you progress, we'll work to fine-tune the accent/dialect to fit your character choices and ensure intelligibility. The goal is for you to feel adept using the accent/dialect as an acting tool.

MASTER ACCENTS/DIALECTS: 5+ sessions

Want to improve your range as an actor? With the Master Option, you can choose your own goals:1) mastering one accent/dialect as you explore its spectrum of options from broad characters to nuanced realistic ones;2) learning or mastering multiple accents/dialects;3) improving any voice or speech problems;4) accent reduction for ESL speakers.

PRODUCTIONS

Coaching for stage, film and voice over productions offered for entire casts, lead roles only, and/or individual character parts.

COACHING FORTHEATRE PRODUCTIONS:

Are you a theatre producer or director? Or perhaps a high school drama teacher putting on a play? I would love to work with you to ensure your production is first rate with speech that is both believable and intelligible! Coaching for stage productions usually includes:1) A 60-minute intro session held at the beginning of the rehearsal process to introduce concepts and retention techniques;2) One or two mid-process follow-up sessions in which I attend regular rehearsals, give notes, and answer questions;3) A final follow-up observation with notes held shortly before opening.

THEATRE PRODUCTION COACHING RATES:

Rates are project based and will vary depending on the size, scope and needs of your show. Please call or email for details.

COACHING FOR FILM & VOICE OVER PRODUCTIONS:

Are you directing or producing a film with characters from another place or time? How about an animation project? Do your actors sound clear and convincing? I would love to work with you and your actors to ensure their speech is both believable and intelligible! Coaching is flexible and can be conducted prior to and/or during a film shoot or recording session. (Please note that coaching prior to shooting/recording is highly recommended for any role with more than minimal lines.) I also work with actors in post-production ADR looping sessions.

FILM & VO PRODUCTION COACHING RATES:

Rates are project based and will vary depending on the size, scope and needs of your project. Please call or email for details.

WORKSHOPS

Introductory accent/dialect-specific classes offered with or without a follow-up option. Workshops can be geared for kids, teens or adults.

PRIVATE WORKSHOPS:

Do you have a class or group interested in learning a particular accent/dialect? Maybe you're interested in basic voice and speech? I would love to work with you to design a learning experience that is fun, educational, and applicable to your specific needs! Private workshops can be customized for various ages, acting proficiency levels, and group sizes.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS:

More public workshops coming soon!

RECENT WORKSHOP TOPICS:

WORKSHOP COACHING RATES:

Rates are project based and will vary depending on the size, scope and needs of your project. Please call or email for details.New workshop coaching packages coming soon!!!

COACHING CREDENTIALS

15+ years experience coaching hundreds of actors for dozens of productions

Proficiency in 20+ accents/dialects; ability to learn/teach new ones quickly

Comprehensive understanding of voice and speech anatomy and production

Editor of and contributor to 200-page handbook Accents & Dialects for the Actor

Co-teacher for 10 years of 16-week course Accents & Dialects for the Professional Actor